70B03C19R00000002_-_Statement_of_Work_-_Solicitation_-_Amendment_Four_Revision_-_Destruction_Events_Removed.pdf

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Customs and Border Protection

Statement of Work (SOW) For

USBP Arizona, New Mexico and Texas

Seized Goods Transportation Services (Armed)

October 17, 2018

REVISED AMENDMENT FOUR – Removal of Destruction Event Requirements

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1. BACKGROUND:

As a component of the United States (U.S.) Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for protecting our Nation’s borders in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the U.S., while enhancing security, and facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. CBP is responsible for the detection and apprehension of individuals illegally entering the U.S.;

stemming the flow of drugs and other contraband; protecting our agricultural and economic interests from harmful pests and diseases; protecting American business from theft of their intellectual property; and regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws. During the course of its mission requirements, the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) seizes enormous amounts of illicit pharmaceuticals, marijuana and narcotics each year.

The objective of this procurement is to secure a contractor to augment existing capabilities for the transportation to storage of those seized items for USBP Sectors in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

The USBP’s Tucson, Laredo, El Paso, Rio Grande, Del Rio and Big Bend Sectors seize controlled substances to include, narcotics, pharmaceuticals and enormous amounts of marijuana each year, which create a significant labor drain in these offices. Without support in this area, agents would be required to drive hundreds of miles each day to pick up loads of bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances and then transport them back to the responsible office for processing. Most of these referral trips involve large loads of bulk drugs, requiring two to eight Agents participating in each trip and consuming an entire workday.

By obtaining these services externally by contract, work hours can be spent in a much more productive and efficient manner, namely enforcing national border enforcement security.

2. SCOPE:

The Contractor shall provide all necessary program management, supervision, personnel, materials and resources for the services of secured transportation (armed) of controlled substances in accordance with the specifications of this Statement of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall be required to employ personnel who are qualified to legally carry weapons and who can pass a comprehensive background investigation. The work to be performed will be the secure loading, transporting, and unloading of incidental controlled substances, to include bulk quantities of marijuana, narcotics and pharmaceuticals, from Border Patrol (BP) Stations to BP Storage Facilities (SF) only.

Contractor shall generally perform transportation events unescorted by a USBP Agent/or other USBP personnel.

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3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

The Contractor shall be knowledgeable with all relevant legal, regulatory, policies, and legal documents. The CBP policies can be found on the CBP website, which will contain the latest version. Although not exhaustive, the following guidance applies:

• CBP Policy, Use of Force

The following Federal Agencies and regulations also apply to this acquisition:

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, United States Code of Federal

Regulations, Title 49, Parts 40, 300-399, and Appendix G to Subchapter B – Minimum periodic inspection standards

• National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) https://www.nhtsa.gov

• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 571

4. SPECIFIC TASKS:

TASK #1 – Staffing

a. The Contractor shall provide fully trained, armed and outfitted persons to load and unload large amounts of pre-packed bulk marijuana (bales weigh an average of 20 to 60 pounds each) and other incidental controlled substances at Border Patrol locations as designated in Task #4 – Transportation Events, of this SOW. The duties of the armed personnel required under this contract, henceforth called Lead TransportationSecurity Officers (LTSOs) and Transportation Security Officers (TSOs), are described herein. The term “Lead Transportation Security Officer” means an armed person designated in writing by the Contractor who will be the Contractor’s authorized representative for technical and administrative performance of all service required under this contract. The term Transportation Security Officer is defined as an armed person assigned to load, unload, and secure pre-packaged bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances in performance of this contract.

b. The Contractor shall assign a minimum of three (3) armed TSO’s for the transportation of all seized goods to storage. The LTSO may determine if more TSO’s are required to participate in the transportation of very high-risk shipments (e.g., large quantities, communicated threats, etc.) when needed.

c. The Contractor shall assign armed TSO’s for the transportation of seized goods to destruction in accordance with standard risk management guidelines that will be provided by CBP and based on the amount of goods to be destroyed. The LTSO may determine if more TSO’s are required to participate in the transportation of very high-risk shipments (e.g., large quantities, communicated https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/Fmcsrruletext.aspx?contentid=3702 https://www.nhtsa.gov/

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d. The Contractor’s personnel shall possess a valid state, District of Columbia, or U.S. territorial motor vehicle operator’s license (e.g., Puerto Rico). Driver’s licenses must be carried at all times while working under this contract. The Contractor shall provide copies of its personnel’s motor vehicle operator’s licenses to the COR of this contract within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award.

Dress and Equipment Code

a. In order to promote easy identification for USBP personnel, other Federal Officials and the public, all LTSOs and TSOs shall be dressed in a uniform, which conveys a professional appearance designated by the Contractor during performance of work under this USBP contract. The Contractor shall provide uniform samples to the Government for final approval / disapproval.

b. Contractors shall adhere to a set uniform standard, which includes a nametag, without any additional or unauthorized insignia / adornments.

c. Contractors shall adhere to the following professional grooming standards, in accordance with the US Border Patrol designated requirements:

1. Head and facial hair, including sideburns and moustaches (and beards) shall be neatly trimmed and clean, and shall neither interfere with the wearing of the required uniform nor constitute a safety hazard or an impediment to the employee’s ability to properly perform his or her assigned duties.

2. Hair: Ponytails, pigtails, hanging locks or hanging braids are not authorized.

3. Outlandish hair coloring, such as purple, orange, green, pink, bright red and fluorescent (or neon) colors shall not be permitted. Designs in hair are prohibited.

4. Males: Hair shall not be worn below the middle point of the outer shirt collar, nor cover more than half of the ears, nor cover any portion of the eyebrows.

5. Females: Hair shall not be worn below the bottom of the outer shirt collar, nor cover any portion of the eyebrows. Conservative barrettes and pins are authorized as long as they do not pose a safety hazard.

6. Intentional body and facial disfigurements that are visible are prohibited for both males and females.

7. Obscene, racially/ethnically derogatory and/or gang tattoos or brandings shall not be visible. Disputes regarding these issues will be resolved as expeditiously as practicable.

8. Tattoos and/or brandings on the head, face, neck or hands are not permitted.

d. Level IIIA ballistic protection vest shall be worn under or over the duty uniform shirt of the LTSOs and TSOs during events as defined in Task 4. Transportation

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Security Officers have the option of wearing the vest during all other times. The Contractor shall provide the vest to each officer and supervisor assigned to perform work under this contract.

e. The Contractor shall provide its employees with cellular telephones. Contractor shall select a cellular carrier that provides the best service/coverage in the remote areas of operation. Additionally, USBP will provide portable radios for effective communications. Radios shall be provided at contract award.

Qualifications for all Contractor Personnel

a. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must be a citizen of the United States.

b. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be at least 21 years of age. While there is no limit as to the maximum age of LTSO or TSO, all employees must be able to withstand the physical demands of the job and must be capable of responding to emergencies.

c. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must possess, and shall provide a copy of at a minimum, either a high school diploma or a GED equivalency certificate. If the applicant is providing educational documentation from a foreign educational institute, the foreign institution must present instruction (course of study) equal to the US. Department of Educational Standards. (All documents presented in a foreign language must be translated into English and notarized, a notarized original and a copy of the foreign diploma or certificate will be maintained in the applicant’s personnel file.)

d. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must speak English fluently, read and comprehend written English, and compose coherent written reports in English. Bi-lingual security guards may be an asset to the Contractor, but not a requirement under federal law.

e. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must meet one of the following experience / education requirements:

1. Three (3) years of security experience within the past five (5) years.

2. Three (3) years of military or National Guard (active duty or reserves).

Reserve service must equal three (3) full years of fulltime employment).

3. Three (3) years as a sworn law enforcement officer (federal, state or local).

Knowledge and experience in the identification, handling and management of narcotics and their derivatives.

4. Successful completion of a state certified Police Officer’s Standard Training (POST) Academy, or a federal law enforcement academy.

5. Any reasonable combination of the above totaling three (3) years of experience and education.

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f. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must be able to meet and deal tactfully with Government employees, the public and other persons present in USBP facilities.

g. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must be able to understand, explain, interpret, and apply detailed orders, rules, regulations, instructions, training materials, and procedures.

h. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must be able to prepare clear, concise, accurate and detailed written reports.

i. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must have no previous criminal arrests or convictions.

j. The Contractor personnel performing under this contract must be able to safely and legally carry and use a firearm. Current permits shall remain in the Contractors file for each person on contract, subject to review / audit by the Government.

Medical and Physical Qualifications

General

a. The Contractor shall ensure all uniformed employees working under the Contract meet the medical requirements described in the following section - Medical Standards. If the Contractor is submitting a waiver, it shall be submitted prior to onboarding of the prospective TSO. The waiver shall be submitted to the COR. The Government shall review and approve/disapprove of any waivers of the medical standards within 30 days after receipt.

b. The Contractor is also responsible for ensuring that all uniformed employees are able to perform the essential functions described in Task #4 below, with any reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is assistance or changes to a position or workplace that will enable an employee to perform the essential functions of his or her position despite having a disability. If one of the Contractor's employees alleges that s/he has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, it is the Contractor's sole responsibility to discuss reasonable accommodation with its employee and to decide what accommodation, if any, to provide at its own expense. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for complying with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)- (42 USC 12101-12213) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 790-794).

Medical Standards

a. The Contractor shall require all of its employees, who are prospective TSO’s, to undergo a pre-employment medical/physical examination and every year thereafter. The Contractor shall ensure that all of its uniformed employees meet

SOW USBP - Seized Goods Transportation Services Page 7 of 28 the medical standards set forth below, under section c. Examinations shall be administered by a licensed physician and documented on an Optional Form (OF) 178. (Ref. Exhibit 1).

b. The Contractor shall fully and accurately complete Section 4 of the OF 178 based on the medical standards and essential job functions set forth in the Contract. All employees (productive and supervisory) must meet the health certification requirements listed in the OF 178. The Contractor shall submit a completed OF 178 for each employee to the COR prior to any Contract employee being permitted to work under the Contact via email to the COR and

CO.

If an employee of the Contractor claims that, s/he has a disability that prevents him/her from meeting the medical standards or performing the essential job functions, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain medical verification of the disability and to provide reasonable accommodation, if necessary, at its own expense. The COR will review all medical documentation to ensure that it is complete and in compliant with the Contract.

No TSO shall be permitted to work under the Contract (in a condition, w h i c h would preclude the effective performance of all required activities set forth under the SOW) until the certificate and medical documentation has been reviewed and approved for compliance with the Contract by the COR within 30 days. A decision shall be provided to the Contractor via email.

c. All Contractor personnel performing under this contract must meet the following medical standards, to be indicated on the OF 178 form when submitted:

1. Vision: Applicant must have binocular vision and must not test less than 20/20 (Snellen). Corrected vision must not test less than 20/20 in 1 eye and 20/40 in the other eye. An applicant who has undergone a Radial Keratotomy, photorefractive keratotomy or laser correction procedure to correct his or her vision to an acceptable level will be considered medically qualified for this position. Near vision, corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read Jaeger Type 2 at 14 inches.

Applicant must be able to distinguish basic peripheral vision.

2. Hearing: Applicant must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear. Using an audiometer for measurement, there should be no loss of 30 or more decibels in each ear at 500, 1000, and 2000 CPA levels.

3. Speech: Individual must be able to speak clearly and distinctly. Any disease or condition that significantly interferes with the individual’s ability to speak is a disqualifying factor.

4. Cardiovascular System: Individual must have a healthy cardiovascular system, if they are utilized for events. Any disease or condition that interferes with cardiovascular function and the individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor.

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5. Chest and Respiratory System: Individual must have a healthy respiratory system. Any disease or condition that interferes with respiratory function and the individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor.

6. Gastrointestinal System: Individual must have a healthy gastrointestinal tract. Any disease or condition that interferes with gastrointestinal function and the individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor. An ulcer active within the past year may also be a disqualifying factor.

7. Genitourinary System: Individual must have a healthy genitourinary system. Any disease or condition that interferes with the individual’s safe and efficient performance of the job is disqualifying.

8. Endocrine and Metabolic Systems: Any condition affecting normal hormonal or metabolic functioning and response that is likely to adversely affect the individual’s safe and efficient job performance is a disqualifying factor.

9. Musculoskeletal System: Any condition that adversely impacts on the individual’s movement, agility, flexibility, strength, dexterity, coordination, or the ability to accelerate, decelerate, or change directions, and that is likely to adversely affect the individual’s safe and efficient performance of duties, is a disqualifying factor.

10. Hematology System: Any hematological condition that is characterized as chronic has caused a hematological crisis, or adversely impacts the individual’s safe and efficient performance of duties is a disqualifying factor. Such conditions may include anemia or thrombocytopenia.

11. Neurological Systems: Any disease or condition that interferes with the individual’s central or peripheral nervous system function and that is likely to adversely affect the safe and efficient performance of duties is a disqualifying factor. Any condition with loss of motor skills, muscle strength, cognitive function, coordination, or gait; sensory loss (limb, hearing, or vision); tremor; pain; or effect on speech is a disqualifying

12. Psychiatric Disorders: Any disorder that affects the individual’s judgment, cognitive function, or the safe and efficient performance of essential job functions, is a disqualifying factor.

13. Dermatology: Any disease or condition that may cause the individual to be unduly susceptible to injury or disease as a consequence of environmental exposures, including the sun, or which results in restricted functioning or movement and thereby impairs the safe and efficient performance of essential job functions is a disqualifying factor.

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15. Organ transplantation and prosthetic devices: Any transplantation or prosthetic device that adversely affects the individual’s ability to safely and efficiently perform essential job functions is a disqualifying

TASK #2 – Permits and Licenses

a. The Contractor shall make and complete all arrangements with the appropriate officials in the state or local jurisdiction in which the services are to be performed.

b. The Contractor shall obtain, possess, and maintain all business and corporate licenses required to operate as a commercial security service within the entire geographic area covered under this Contract prior to performing any work under this Contract scheduled to start on January 1, 2019. The Contractor shall furnish a legible copy of all legally required licenses and permits (excluding permits and licenses issued to individual Contract employees) to the COR via email by the Contract start date and provide any revised licenses or permits during the Contract term.

c. The Contractor shall provide any official bond(s) and insurance required along with their proposal submission. The Contractor shall pay any fees or costs involved or related to authorization for the arming of any employees engaged in providing armed guard services specified under this Contract.

d. The Contractor must obtain and ensure that all persons performing work under this contract obtain all licenses, certifications, training, national security clearances, and other required qualifications prior to the performance of work under this contract. As discussed herein, the Contractor itself and all personnel performing work under this contract are required to pass SENSITIVE Background Investigation prior to the start of work under this contract.

e. The Contractor is required to maintain a copy of all licenses, certifications, records of training, national security clearance status (including but not limited to the date of the most recent background investigation), and documentation regarding other required qualifications of all contract personnel in positions identified herein and shall make and be authorized to make such documents and records immediately available to the Government for inspection and reproduction when requested to do so by the Contracting Officer or COR. If making such information available to the Government requires that contract personnel exercise any sort of release (e.g., because information is protected from disclosure by law of company policy), the Contractor shall ensure that appropriate releases are executed by contract personnel. Such releases shall be maintained with the affected or associated records.

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f. The Contractor shall ensure that all staff performing under the contract will maintain required licenses, certifications, training, national security clearances, and other contract qualifications at all times during the performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any lapses in these requirements or problems related to the maintenance of them and shall advise the COR in writing of the Contractor’s proposed or anticipated solution. Such notification shall be given to the COR within one ( 1 ) business day upon the Contractor’s identification of the problem.

g. The Contractor shall complete and certify a written record that shows names and issue dates for each Contract employee having each and all legally required licenses, permits, waivers, and certifications required by the state. This written Contractor certification shall state that all legal requirements have been fulfilled prior to the commencement of any Contract work. The Contractor shall provide an updated record to the Government upon request of the CO or COR, via the means agreed upon at time of request. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for an event, whereby services were performed by a LTSO or TSO lacking appropriate permits and certifications demonstrating the LTSO and TSO are legally permitted to perform the services.

h. The Contractor shall pay a l l costs and fees associated with applying for, receiving, and maintaining all such permits and licenses throughout the term of the Contract. The costs associated with this requirement must be factored into the Contractor’s rate, as they will not be itemized or paid for separately by the Government.

i. Where Contract employees are required by law to individually apply for licenses and/or permits, and a fee is required by the licensing agency, the Contractor shall reimburse the employee for all costs and fees associated with obtaining the required license/permit. The costs associated with this requirement must be factored into the Contractor’s rate, as they will not be itemized or paid for separately by the Government.

j. LTSO and TSO’s shall carry their firearm license/permits (and, where legally required, their concealed weapons permit or state required waivers) on their person while on duty, unless local or state law requires the Contractor to maintain the records.

k. Failure by the Contractor to obtain all required licenses as of the Contract start date shall be grounds for termination for default.

l. Failure by the Contractor to maintain valid licenses and permits will be cause for the Government to take Contractual actions, up to and including termination for default.

TASK #3 – Contractor Personnel Assignments:

a. The Contractor’s personnel shall be available and able to perform under this contract as indicated per required events (see Task #4 – Transportation Events), SOW USBP - Seized Goods Transportation Services Page 11 of 28 respective of the time zone in question. Additionally, in certain instances, work may be performed beyond standard business hours. In those instances, in which the event extends beyond standard business hours of 0600 through 1600 daily, the Contractor shall be notified 24 hours prior to the event. During periods of assignment, the Contractor’s LTSO will coordinate Duty Orders objectives with the USBP supervisory personnel assigned to the designated USBP Office(s).

b. In the event that an individual in a position identified herein ceases to perform work under this contract (e.g., through reassignment, transfer, voluntary or involuntary separation/termination), the Contractor shall, by the next business workday assign a replacement who possesses all clearances, training, licenses, certifications, etc., required under this contract to the vacated position. The Contractor shall immediately require the return of and take possession of the departing individual’s USBP building pass, other Government issued credentials or identification, uniform patches and other indicia of association with USBP or with this contract. The Contractor shall turn these items over to the COR within two (2) business days of the individual’s departure from work under this contract.

c. The LTSO shall be the primary point of contact for the COR, through which all

Contractor work and technical direction shall flow through to Contractor staff performing under the contract, and he/she shall have the same authority to act on the Contractor’s behalf.

d. The Contractor shall provide three (3) LTSOs: one individual to serve as the

LTSO for each of the Areas of Responsibility (AORs) in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

e. The LTSO will also maintain a Duty Log, which will be kept at each USBP

Office. The Duty Log shall contain:

i. All reports including custody receipts.

ii. Border Patrol Report of Apprehension and Seizure (Form I-44)

f. The LTSO shall notify the USBP POC via phone and via email of the Contract personnel who will be present at the USBP loading sites on a daily basis. The LTSO shall collect all reports, including custody receipts, at the loading site. All documentation obtained from the loading sites shall be provided to USBP daily via electronic submission. The TSOs shall not accept any bulk marijuana or other incidental controlled substances or assume responsibility if there is any discrepancy in the documentation or item count. In the event of a discrepancy, both the COR and the USBP Supervisory personnel assigned to the designated USBP Office shall be notified immediately via phone.

g. The TSOs shall sign and copy the Border Patrol Report of Apprehension and

Seizure (Form I-44), and applicable chain of custody forms and ensure that it corresponds with the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances pick-up. This hard-copy form shall be turned in to the Evidence Custodian at the corresponding USBP Office with the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances.

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TASK #4 – Transportation Events

There is one type of transportation requirement associated with the actions of these services:

a. Transportation to storage hereinafter designated “Storage Event.”

A Storage Event is defined as a trip to all locations within the individual Sectors, (i.e. storage locations, stations and/or checkpoints), and to the final destination for drop-off of seized goods.

b. All newly seized goods shall be transported to storage locations.

c. Seized Property Transfer to Storage: For each designated Storage Event period as outlined below, the Contractor shall assign the required armed personnel and vehicles for the transportation of newly seized property, and arrive at each designated location. The Contractor LTSO shall report directly to the USBP Representatives, and be responsible for the coordination of loading, accountability, chain of custody, security, transportation, vehicle unloading, and documentation at the location assigned.

Upon arrival at the location, the Contractor shall provide personnel names, identification and vehicle types (to include license plate numbers) to the USBP Designated Representatives in writing via a logbook. A Contractor logbook shall be formulated for this requirement and maintained by the TSO at all times. This information shall be logged in for accountability purposes. The LTSO shall report to the USBP Designated Representatives, who shall give direction, and take control of all actions for the transportation of goods from the seized property location to the designated storage location.

d. Segregate Seizures: The Contractor shall segregate seizures in bulk loads in accordance with the nature of the seizure, and as directed by the USBP Designated Representatives.

e. Release Contractor’s Personnel: The USBP Designated Representatives shall release the Contractor’s personnel when the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances are secured at the destination and all documentation is obtained and verified.

f. Storage locations shall be disclosed at contract award, and are located within the areas of the Sectors as indicated.

g. The following are Storage Events required for each designated Sector (The Government reserves the right to change the locations of the storage facilities at any time during the contract without increase in contract price):

TUCSON SECTOR

Tucson Sector Area of Responsibility

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Tucson Sector covers 262 miles of linear border from the Yuma County line to the Arizona/New Mexico state line. It is made up of eight stations that are broken down into three corridors.

The stations that make up the Tucson Sector are:

• Why (Ajo)

• Casa Grande

• Tucson

• Nogales

• Wilcox

• Sonoita

• Bisbee

• Douglas

• Three Points

The Contractor shall provide three (3) Storage Events per week (round-robin trips to all locations listed above), during the following periods: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

EL PASO SECTOR

El Paso Sector Area of Responsibility

The El Paso Sector is comprised of eleven stations and covers the geographical region of the entire state of New Mexico as well as two counties within far west Texas.

The stations that make up the El Paso Sector are:

• Alamogordo, New Mexico

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Deming, New Mexico

• El Paso, Texas

• Fabens, Texas

• Fort Hancock, Texas

• Las Cruces, New Mexico

• Lordsburg, New Mexico

• Santa Teresa, New Mexico

• Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

• Ysleta, Texas

Friday.

LAREDO SECTOR

Laredo Sector Area of Responsibility

Laredo Sector is comprised of nine (9) stations, covers approximately 171 miles of border, and is comprised of 116 Texas Counties.

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The stations that make up the Laredo Sector are:

• Freer Station

• Laredo North Station

• Laredo South Station

• Laredo West Station

• Hebbronville Station

• Cotulla Station

• Zapata Station

• Dallas Station

• San Antonio Station

Friday.

RIO GRANDE VALLEY SECTOR

Rio Grande Valley Sector Area of Responsibility

The Rio Grande Valley Sector is comprised of more than 34,000 square miles of Southeast Texas, and is comprised of 34 Texas counties.

The stations that make up the Rio Grande Valley Sector are:

• Brownsville

• Fort Brown Station

• Weslaco

• Harlingen

• McAllen

• Rio Grande City

• Falfurrias

• Kingsville

• Corpus Christi

Friday.

DEL RIO SECTOR

Del Rio Sector Area of Responsibility

The Del Rio Sector is comprised of more than 59,541 square miles of Texas, and is comprised of more than 41 Texas counties.

The stations that make up the Del Rio Sector are:

• San Angelo Station

• Del Rio Station

• Bracketville

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• Comstock

• Abilene

• Eagle Pass

• Rocksprings

• Carrizo Springs

• Uvalde

Friday.

BIG BEND SECTOR

Big Bend Sector Area of Responsibility

The Big Bend Sector operational area is comprised of 165,154 square miles of Texas and 77 counties and all of the State of Oklahoma (78 counties).

The stations that make up the Big Bend Sector are:

• Presidio

• Van Horn

• Big Bend Substation

• Sanderson

• Alpine

• Sierra Blanca

• Fort Stockton

• Lubbock

• Midland

• Marfa

• Pecos

• Amarillo Substation

The Contractor shall provide one (1) Storage Events per week (round-robin trips to all locations listed above), during the following period: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday.

o Contractor may utilize El Paso assets or Del Rio assets to meet this requirement, if it does not degrade service in those areas.

TASK #5 – Coordination of Events

a. USBP will provide a point of contact at one or more of the specified pickup locations. At contract award, Contractor shall provide a complete list of all vehicles to be used for performance on contract, including license plates and descriptions, to the COR for distribution to the various points of contact.

Contractor shall notify the COR of any changes to the list prior to the new (changed) vehicles being placed into performance on contract.

b. The Contractor shall also appoint a LTSO of its personnel who is responsible for

SOW USBP - Seized Goods Transportation Services Page 16 of 28 the coordination of planning, loading, accountability, chain of custody, security, transportation, vehicle unloading, and documentation. At contract award, Contractor shall identify all contract personnel to be functioning as LTSO’s during contract operations. Contractor shall notify the COR of any changes to the personnel listing prior to any implementation of changes.

c. At the loading site, the Contractor’s LTSOs shall be strictly held to an established transfer process to maintain evidentiary chain of custody. The Contractor’s LTSO shall collect all reports, including custody receipts, at the loading site. The Contractor’s LTSOs shall not accept any bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances or assume responsibility if there is any discrepancy in the documentation or item count. Border Patrol Report of Apprehension and Seizure (Form I-44) and/or chain of custody forms are to correspond with the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances pick-up. The LTSOs shall sign the Border Patrol evidence logbook documenting the pickup of the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances. The Contractor’s LTSOs shall sign a Chain of Custody Form (Receipt for Cash or Other Items), which will be provided by the government’s point of contact, when receiving bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances from a USBP facility.

d. When the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances is the result of an “investigation” and is not an “abandoned load,” the Contractor shall ensure that the investigative bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances exhibit(s) are segregated. The Contractor’s LTSOs may be required to testify as a fact witness, as to the chain of custody of an exhibit(s) of bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances for the prosecution. When a bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances event is part of an investigation and prosecution, a Border Patrol Agent or other USBP authorized personnel will be present and in actual control of the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances for chain of custody purposes.

USBP personnel may accompany the Contractor in these situations and will maintain custody of all bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances of evidentiary value.

e. The LTSO shall record in writing with USBP the identity of Contract personnel present at the unloading USBP office. All written documentation obtained from the loading sites shall be provided to USBP at time of delivery. The Contractor’s personnel shall be released only when the bulk marijuana and other incidental controlled substances are secured at the USBP office and all documentation is obtained and verified.

f. The contractor will travel directly, without stopping, between pickup points and the final drop off location. In the event of vehicle emergencies or personal needs, a minimum of two (2) contract employees shall remain with the vehicle to safeguard the load.

TASK #6 – Contractor Vehicle Requirements

a. The Contractor shall provide appropriately sized vehicle transportation resources to transport seized narcotics. Coordination of loads shall be accomplished between the LTSO and the Government Point of Contact prior to transportation

SOW USBP - Seized Goods Transportation Services Page 17 of 28 event. The contractor shall provide vehicles capable of moving up to four (4) pallets or 4,000 lbs of bulk narcotics per event in each AOR. On rare occasions the bulk narcotics may exceed 4,000 lbs, contractor must be able to transport these larger loads within the same event time frame. Notification of larger load requirements will be made via telephone prior to event.

b. The Contractor provided vehicles shall have rigid cargo areas and the cargo area doors shall be fitted with a tamper proof security device to prevent theft of cargo.

c. The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicles to be utilized for contract performance are equipped with real-time tracking and monitoring/alerting Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Vehicles shall be made available at any time for Government inspection and access during performance.

d. The Contractor shall be responsible for all fuel, maintenance, registration, licensing, insurance, or other costs associated with Contractor-provided vehicles.

In addition, if a contractor’s vehicle is inoperable a replacement vehicle of the same type must be provided to avoid any disruption in the performance of this contract within a specified timeframe approved by the COR.

e. In the event of a motor vehicle accident, the Contractor shall ensure the following actions are taken by the operator or LTSO or TSO if the operator is incapacitated:

• Respond appropriately to ensure injured persons are tended to and that the scene does not create a hazard to passing traffic.

• Notify local authorities.

• Notify Sector Base Radio/Command Center.

• Notify immediate supervisor.

• Avoid making statements to any witnesses or other parties regarding cause or fault of the accident.

• Obtain identities of participants and witnesses.

• Cooperate with local authorities investigating the accident.

f. The Contractor shall have in his possession a USBP accident form packet. After an accident, a completed packet shall be provided to the COR within 24 hours of the incident via email or hardcopy. This packet will be provided at contract commencement and will consist of the following:

• SF-91: Operator’s Report of Motor Vehicle Accident

• SF-94: Statement of Witness

• SF-95: Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death

• CBP-52: Report of Property for Survey

• CBP-502: Safety Investigation Data Form

• Scene photos and/or diagrams

• Repair estimates

• Statements, memos, and all documentation pertaining to the accident

g. The Contractor shall obtain the following information about the other driver involved in the accident:

• Name and address of the other driver;

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• Permit number, issuing state and expiration date of other driver’s license;

• Name and address of the owner of the vehicle;

• Make, type, year, license number and state in which the vehicle was registered;

• Name of insurance company and policy number.

• Additionally, the Contractor shall provide a list of the following information to the COR.

o Any obvious or mentioned personal injuries to any person(s) as a result of the accident;

o Damage to the other vehicle;

o Damage to the Contractor-provided vehicle;

o Name, badge number, precinct number of the police officer at the scene, if any, and the police report number; and o Names and addresses of any witnesses to the accident and any passengers in the Contractor-provided vehicle.

This information shall be submitted on the following forms.

o SF-91 - Operator’s Report of Motor Vehicle Accident o SF-94 - Statement of Witness and o SF-95 Claim for Damage, Injury, or Death

h. Drivers of Contractor-provided vehicles must obey all motor vehicle traffic laws of the State(s) and/or local jurisdictions in which they operate. Traffic fines imposed on a Contractor for an offense committed while in the performance of this Contract shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. This includes fines for parking violations. Motor vehicle tickets received shall be reported to the COR within 24 hours of receipt via email. Monthly submissions will be provided electronically outlining the total vehicle tickets received. Negative reports are required.

TASK #7 – Weapons Requirements

a. The Contractor shall provide weapons and weapons training to its personnel, as well as bi-annual re-qualification certifications to comply with applicable State laws. The Contractor must ensure that LTSOs and TSOs have the appropriate permits to carry weapons in the state of Texas, Arizona, and New Mexico. An individual who fails to re-qualify is no longer certified to carry a weapon and shall not be assigned to perform on this Contract until the re-qualification requirement is met according to the USBP Basic Qualification Requirements.

The certification shall be provided bi-annually.

Firearms Qualification: LTSOs and TSOs as well as alternates shall qualify with designated and authorized firearms, and the firearms must be identical to the ones that will be used in the performance of LTSOs and TSOs duties (weapon Models listed below). NOTE: Public Law 104-208 as amended.

b. Title 18, United States Code, Sections 921, 922 and 925, making it unlawful for

SOW USBP - Seized Goods Transportation Services Page 19 of 28 any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. Such persons shall not be suitable to perform armed services under this contract.

c. The Contractor shall administer a test to each person proposed for a position as a

LTSO or TSO in order to determine his/her pistol weapons handling proficiency.

The Contractor shall furnish via email to the COR a certification for those individuals (s) who have successfully demonstrated the required proficiency within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award. For persons proposed as replacement or additional personnel, the certification shall be provided to the COR prior to the individual’s commencement of duties under this contract. At least one (1) calendar week (7 days) prior to the conduct of the required test, the Contractor shall notify the COR electronically via email that a test will be held.

The Government reserves the right to send a representative, to be designated by the COR, to observe the test.

d. Handguns shall be any of the following:

• Compact or full size semi-automatic pistols

e. Shoulder weapons shall be any of the following:

• Remington model 870, 12 gauge, pump-action, single barrel non-ported shotgun with a barrel length of 14 to 20 inches long and overall length not less than 26 inches. The shotgun must be equipped with either a fixed stock or a folding stock that can be extended to allow the weapon to be fired from the shoulder.

• Carbines capable of semiautomatic firing of .223/5.56mm caliber ammunition.

f. Only contractor-authorized weapons shall be carried on duty. LTSOs and TSOs authorized to carry shoulder weapons must have them available for immediate deployment.

g. Authorized handguns must be worn at all times while on duty.

h. Copies of the permits, licenses, certificates, or similar official documents shall be provided to the COR via email within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award or prior to the commencement of work under this contract by any subsequently required (e.g., replacement or additional) LTSO or TSO. Copies of all related bonds shall be similarly furnished electronically via email.

i. Only knives that are concealed in the pocket or clip on pocketknives are acceptable. Under no circumstances will large size externally worn sheathed knives be worn by contractors.

TASK #8 – Monthly Status Report

The Contractor shall submit Monthly Status Reports electronically to the CBP COR, Contract Specialist (CS) and Contracting Officer (CO) no later than the 15th of each

SOW USBP - Seized Goods Transportation Services Page 20 of 28 month. The report shall cover the activities of the previous month. The Contractor shall provide necessary management and administrative efforts to prepare, maintain and deliver the monthly status reports. At a minimum, the report must contain the following information:

a. Amount and location of seized property

b. List of seizure and line numbers that were transported

c. Number of transportation events and locations

TASK #9 – Kickoff Meeting

No later than three (3) business days after the effective date of the award, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and other interested CBP personnel at a location to be determined at a later date. This meeting will ensure the Contractor and the COR have a common understanding of the contract requirements. In addition they will discuss the project’s objective’s, planned course of action, milestones and deliverables. The Contractor shall first conduct a briefing (i.e. 30–45 minutes) describing the firm’s planned approach. The Contractor shall be prepared with appropriate briefing materials.

5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

5.1 DELIVERABLES / MILESTONES

The contractor shall deliver those items to CBP as outlined in the table below.

ITEM # TASK # DELIVERABLE (D) / MILESTONE (M) DUE DATE

1. 9 Kick Off Meeting (D) (M) 3 business days after effective date of contract

2. 8 Monthly Status Reports (D) 15th of each month

3. 1,2,3 Names and all necessary documentation of fully trained and qualified personnel for the positions identified in this section or otherwise for persons (e.g., the TSOs) who will form the regular workforce of the Contractor (D)

Effective date of contract

4. 1,2,3 Names and all necessary documentation of fully trained and qualified personnel for the positions identified in this section or otherwise for persons who will be used in a reserve capacity (e.g., used to replace TSOs on scheduled or non- scheduled leave, or who will be available to respond to emergency situations) (D)

Effective date of contract

5. 1 Provide copies of its personnel’s motor vehicle operator’s licenses (D). Complete list of all vehicles to be utilized on contract, including license numbers and descriptions.

5 business days after contract award

6. 1,2,3 Furnish a legible copy of all legally required licenses and permits (excluding permits and licenses issued to individual Contract employees) (D)

Provide any revised licenses or permits during the Contract term. (D)

Effective date of contract

On-Going

7. 7 Provide official bond(s) and insurance required to the COR. (D) Effective date of contract.

8. 1,2,3 Provide copies of training, national security clearance status (including but not limited to the date of the most recent

When requested by the CO or COR

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9. 1,2,3 Maintain required licenses, certifications, training, national security clearances, and other contract qualifications at all times during the performance of work under this contract.

(M)

The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any lapses in these requirements or problems related to the maintenance of them and shall also advise the COR in writing of the Contractor’s proposed or anticipated solution. (D)

On-Going

One (1) business day upon Contractor’s identification of the problem

9. 1,2,3 The Contractor shall complete and certify a written record that shows names and issue dates for each Contract employee having each and all legally required licenses, permits, waivers, and certifications required by the state.

This written Contractor certification shall state that all legal requirements have been fulfilled prior to the commencement of any Contract work. ( M / D )

Provide an updated record to the Government upon request of the CO or COR. (D)

Commencement of any Contract Work

Upon Request by the CO or COR

10. 3 The Contractor shall return departing individual’s USBP building pass, other Government issued credentials or identification, uniform patches and other indicia of association with USBP. (D)

Two (2) business days of individuals departure

11. 4,5,6 LTSO shall verify Contract personnel present at the unloading sites at each USBP office. The LTSO shall collect all reports, including custody receipts, at the loading site. All documentation obtained from the loading sites shall be provided to USBP (D)

The LTSO shall not accept any…